Of course. Apple will soon have a lower priced iPhone, more diverse selection of phones and more hybrids to tailor to the market's needs (something that Jobs and Co. vehemently denied) just like what Samsung has already been doing for all these years. Apple's business plan is to change. It's just inevitable. The biggest growth in smartphone ownership is in the emerging markets, specifically the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China). These are the markets...

You can do that with other alternative products that are generally cheaper and varied in selection. That added savings could help her accomplish other tasks and goals. Her initial judgement about "status symbol" was spot on. People living to impress others makes me laugh all the time.